Krystyna

You're in good company. I love piecing, don't mind binding, and love the quilting part ... but sandwiching - ugh!

kbeuchert

I think you should accept that you are a "piecer". Enjoy that aspect of quilting and let someone else do the quilting for you. There are a lot of us that prefer quilting to piecing. We all have our strengths and what we enjoy doing the most and we should embrace them.

Latrinka

Nothing's wrong with you, I'm pretty much the same way, get the top done, then....procrastination sets in! LOL!

running1

I don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with you!! "The actual quilting" is probably my least favorite part of the process, as well... my left arm gets tired, I'm not as confidant, I'm not as skilled, and I definitely like to move faster that I can when quilting!!

I guess I hope there's nothing wrong with you... because if there is, it's wrong with me, too!!! :-D

Angel Bear

I really didn't like quilting with my sewing machine and struggled to get quilts done, so I bought a mid-arm quilting machine (Viking Mega Quilter) on a frame and now I love to do the quilting! No more basting and crawling on the floor either! These machines are easy to find used on Craig's List and Ebay for very reasonable prices ($1000. to $1500.)

Janie67

I am a "topper" too. I love that part of the process. I use a long arm quilter or eventually do them myself. I would like to get better at machine quilting but do not want to stop piecing long enough to practice. Lol

sewnsewer2

I understand, I have to be in the mood to quilt them or they will sit UFO for awhile. I have 3 on the shelf right now that need quilting.

Wonnie

What about making a few mug rugs to practice your quilting . They'll probably turn out just fine and you have the benefit of using them yourself or giving as gifts.
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IBQUILTIN

I took an old sheet, sandwiched it, and just quilted all over it. Some I marked, some I just freehanded and now I am not so afraid. I used the old piece to cover my machine for a long time, now I don't even know where the thing is

Pat G

I'm with you. I go back farther than you though in that I dislike the sandwiching. Then the quilting is a struggle because I find it hard to manage the bulk of the quilt on the mach. So if there is something wrg. with you, I'm in line with you.

I had a friend who lived fulltime in a big motorhome. All she did was quilt. Had piles of tops everywhere til you couldn't sit down anywhere without picking up a pile of tops. The big thing was that she didn't even care that none were finished. Just wanted to create tops.